by The Editors on October 14, 2009
Join 100,000 of your closest friends on Sunday November 1, 2009 as the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce hosts the 35th Annual fall Carlsbad Street Fair in the Village of Carlsbadistan. Browse through acres and acres of items from over 900 venders at “the nation’s largest one day faire.”
Find items that you can find at any other street faire in North America. Buy stuff that will make you wonder what you were thinking when you finally get it back into your home. But that’s not the fun of street faire. The fun is just mingling with your friends an neighbors on streets void of traffic.
“The faire is a social happening of major proportions. With almost more attendees than Carlsbad residents, the event nearly doubles the population of Carlsbad for one day,” said Ted Owen, president and chief executive officer of the Carlsbad Chamber. “Fun, food and great prices are the faire’s main ingredients.”
And we have to agree with Ted. We’ll see you there.
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by The Editors on October 9, 2009
Vandals hit a empty city building at the 24-year-old sewage treatment plant on Tamarack, according to a Michael Burge story in the San Diego Union-Tribune and now the City of Carlsbadistan is offering a $10,000 reward for the arrest of those responsible.
vandals. . . ripped up the walls and ceilings of vacant city buildings and stuffed the debris into a sewer main, causing a minor spill and major damage. . . City Public Works Director Glenn Pruim said city crews were at the plant Sept. 29 working on something else when they heard a noise, investigated and saw raw sewage surging out of a manhole. . . They contained the spill so it didn’t overflow into a storm drain and find its way to a stream or lagoon, Pruim said. . . The city estimates the damage at $150,000.
Not to blame this on “the kids,” but maybe if the City built a proper skateboard park the youth of Carlsbadistan would have something a little more productive to do in their spare time.
[Link: San Diego Union-Tribune]
by The Editors on October 5, 2009
Today is flu shot day at Carlsbadistan’s Costco. October 5, 2009 from 3 to 7 PM qualified flu shot givers will be on hand to protect you from at least the “seasonal flu” for only $20 (much cheaper than at the doctor’s office).
Those who miss today still have two more chances on October 17 or November 7, 2009. Arriving early is not a bad idea.
[Link: North County Costco Flu Clinics]
by The Editors on October 5, 2009
We already missed the first weekend of Halloween festivities at Legoland, but there is still time to get in on the Brick Or Treating each weekend for the rest of October 2009/
On Saturdays, the popular Brick-or-Treat Party Nights returns from 5 to 9 p.m. featuring nighttime brick-or-treating, costume contests, a new dance contest, entertainment with the “Boo Crew” and a giant LEGO® pumpkin! Brick-or-Treat activities are included with regular admission (kids 3 – 12 and Seniors 60+ $55; Adults $65).Party Nights only tickets purchased at the Park after 5 p.m. are $35 or check offers online only at www.brickortreat.com or (760) 918-LEGO.
Kind of nice to get dressed up, go out trick or treating without having to worry about traffic. . .not a bad idea.
[Link: Legoland California]
by The Editors on October 3, 2009
The weekly load of illegals appears to just keep on rolling at Ponto as US Board Patrol agents nabs 21 more illegal immigrants at about 2:30 AM Friday (October 2, 2009), according to a story in the San Diego Union-Tribune.
Fifteen men, five women and a 16-year-old boy were detained after a brief search by sheriff’s deputies and Border Patrol agents. Of the 21, three were wearing life vests. All 21 were Mexican nationals.
This is the fourth boat load of people that have been arrested at Ponto since July 17, 2009. And as usual, the boat and drivers got away. Official US Boarder Patrol press release after the jump.
[Link: San Diego Union-Tribune]
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by The Editors on October 3, 2009
Carlsbadistan’s favorite local iPhone applications developer Appy Entertainment has just released its newest game, Zombie Pizza for the iPhone.
The basic premise of the game is that flesh eating Zombies have taken over. As a player you have managed to become an apprentice pizza chef whose main goal is to keep the hungry zombies at bay with your pies.
Make the brain, stomach, and other body part covered creations fast enough and the zombies will stay full and leave your corpus intact. Take too long, and you become the lunch instead of the pizza.
Zombie pizza is a light hearted, easy to play, addictive game that has been a hit with the kids as well the adults. The progressively challenging, and funnier levels keep the attention for more than the first round. At 99 cents it’s a bargain and easy to throw on the iPhone for some quick entertainment. Thanks Appy!
[Link: Zombie Pizza]
by The Editors on October 3, 2009
The Rotary Clubs of Carlsbad are holding their 27th Annual Oktoberfest today (Saturday, October 3, 2009) in Carlsbadistan’s Holiday Park.
The family event features German food, German music, dancing, and a host of children’s activities, including a pumpkin-decorating contest, facing painting, clowns, and much more. The pumpkin-decorating contest is for children 5-15 years old. Each winner in the four age group categories will receive $25. . . Roger and the Villagers will play its traditional brand of polka music, including the beloved “Chicken Dance, from 5 to 10 p.m. . . A German dinner will be served from 12 noon to 8 p.m. The dinner includes two German sausages, German potatoes, cabbage and a roll. Tickets are $10.
Shuttle buses will be running from the Southwest corner of the Westfield Plaza Camino Real beginning at 11:30 AM running until 10:30 PM. Click here for past Carlsbadistan Oktoberfest coverage.
[Link: Rotary Oktoberfest]
by The Editors on October 2, 2009
Seems like we (and TK Arnold) were just talking about this the other day, and now the City of Carlsbadistan has announced that the City Council will consider updated plans and specifications for the construction of the Alga Norte Community Park at its Tuesday, October 6, 2009, meeting. They will also authorize the City Clerk to advertise for bids for the grading of the park site which is apparently the first step in building the 32-acre project on Alicante Road and Poinsettia Lane.
Follow the jump for the entire press release. Sounds a lot like good news to us.
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by The Editors on October 2, 2009
A man with a gun robbed two 24-year-old men in front of the La Costa 6 Cinema’s at the corner of Alga and El Camino Real, in Carlsbadistan at 6:40 PM on Thursday, October 1, 2009, according to a story in the North County Times.
The victims told police that a black man in his early 20s approached and asked for a cigarette while they were in front of the Ultra Star Cinema at 6941 El Camino Real. . . They gave him one —- but then he pulled a gun and demanded their wallets and cell phones. They complied, according a press release issued by Carlsbad police. . . But when the gunman asked for their car keys, they refused, police said. The thief took off running toward the Dove Apartments, on the east side of El Camino Real.
The guys reportedly chased the thief down and caught him just in time for one of the thief’s Latino friends to roll up in an SUV and jumped out to rescue the thief. And beating on both men, he and the thief got away.
[Link: North County Times]
by The Editors on October 2, 2009
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad held their annual gala “Havana Nights” at the Four Seasons Aviara on Saturday, August 29, 2009 and raised nearly $185,000 in support of the Clubs’ after school programs.
“I am extremely proud of the fun, memorable evening we shared,” said Honorary Chair John Cottingham, Chief Legal officer of Life Technologies. “And, thanks to the talented members of the event committee, we were able to raise significant funds that will benefit our community’s children.”
Honored during the program were event sponsors Life Technologies, Aspen Properties, DLA Piper, O’Day Consultants, Wells Fargo, and Furnishings 4 Less.
Proceeds from the event go directly towards operating funds for Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad, which has played an integral role in the Carlsbad community since 1952. One of the fastest growing youth development agencies in North County, Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad provides essential programs to more than 1,000 children at its two branches in Carlsbad Village and La Costa. For more information regarding Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad special events and sponsorship opportunity, please call (760) 729-0207, visit www.bgccarlsbad.org
Join 100,000 of your closest friends on Sunday November 1, 2009 as the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce hosts the 35th Annual fall Carlsbad Street Fair in the Village of Carlsbadistan. Browse through acres and acres of items from over 900 venders at “the nation’s largest one day faire.” 
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